Daniel 1:16

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

Cross-reference

Daniel 1:11 Historical context

Daniel 1:11 records Daniel's request for the ten-day test — verse 16 shows the steward's compliance, completing the narrative.

Daniel 1:12 Historical context

Daniel 1:12 proposes the vegetable diet test — verse 16 shows the steward carrying it out, a direct outcome.

Romans 14:2 Contrast

Romans 14:2 calls the vegetable-eater 'weak' — Daniel's vegetable diet is motivated by faithfulness, not weakness.